Sex Exploitation Charges Against Former HS Coach Dropped

Sexual exploitation charges have been dropped against former high school coach Melissa Eshelman. A school employee had accused her of sexual exploitation last November. The Polk County Attorney's Office dropped the charges yesterday. Eshelman had been an athletic coach at Bondurant-Farrar High School.

State House Democratic Leader Quitting for State AG'S Office Post

Iowa House of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's resigning his seat effective August 15th. McCarthy's going back to work for the Iowa Attorney General's Office. He was there from 1994 to 2001. His new job will focus on mental illness and the criminal justice system, consumer protection for military members, and financial exploitation of seniors.

I 235 Windsor Heights Ramp Closing for Construction

August 12th's the date Iowa DOT will be shutting down the I-235 westbound ramp at 73rd Street to Windsor Heights. KCCI reports it's part of a big construction job to widen the highway through the area. Depending on weather the ramp should reopen in early October.











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Story Blogged at 08-01-13 16:10 by djennings

Story Blogged at 08-01-13 16:10 by djennings

State BD of ED Rejects Plan to Change How School Start Dates Are Set

The State Board of Education today rejected a proposed rules change on when schools can start. Right now, schools can't start earlier than the calendar week that includes September 1st without a waiver. The new rule would require districts to hold public hearings and approve resolutions saying a later start date would negatively affect education, and provide data to back it up.

Westbound I-235 Ramp at 73rd to Windsor Heightts Closing Aug. 12

August 12th's the date Iowa DOT will be shutting down the I-235 westbound ramp at 73rd Street to Windsor Heights. KCCI reports it's part of a big construction job to widen the highway through the area. Depending on weather the ramp should reopen in early October.











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Story Blogged at 08-01-13 16:10 by djennings

I-235 Westbound 73rd St Ramp Closing August 12th

August 12th's the date Iowa DOT will be shutting down the I-235 westbound ramp at 73rd Street to Windsor Heights. KCCI reports it's part of a big construction job to widen the highway through the area. Depending on weather the ramp should reopen in early October.











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Judge Approves Franchise Fee Refund for Des Moines Utility Customers Approved

A Polk County judges approved a plan for Des Moines to reimburse utility customers almost $40 million in franchise fees they shouldn't have collected. WHO-TV reports customers who had accounts between September 1st, 2004 and May 26th 2009 will be getting money back. Legal fees and other costs still have to be figured in before refund checks start going out.